Research Technician - Journey

Position Details

Position Information


Job Title
Research Technician - Journey


Position Number
975305


Vacancy Open to
All Candidates


Time-Limited
No


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CLINICAL LAB SCIENCE


Division
Academic Affairs


Classification Title
12501 Research Technician


Competency Level
2 - Journey


Working Title
Research Technican - Journey


Number of Vacancies
1


Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.0


Full Time or Part Time
Full Time


Recruitment Range
$34,320 - $52,998


Anticipated Hiring Range
$38,674 - $42,971


Salary Grade Equivalency
MH06


Work Schedule
Monday - Friday


Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Position Location (City)
Greenville


Job Category
Staff


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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.


ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs , led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The College of Health and Human Sciences at East Carolina University is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina and beyond. Through certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, the college prepares students to provide professional and clinical services, conduct impactful research, and develop innovative solutions that promote healthier lives. Through hands-on learning in classrooms, clinics, laboratories, and community settings, students and faculty work together to advance excellence in education, research, and service. Graduates are empowered to pursue meaningful careers that improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance health and wellness.

The Department of Clinical Laboratory Science prepares students to provide quality clinical laboratory services through education, applied laboratory training, and clinical practice that support patient care and diagnostic testing.

Primary Purpose of Position


The position serves as the department's student laboratory manager, which includes preparation of all required laboratory reagents, media and supplies, set up and take down of all student laboratory sessions, maintenance of laboratory supply and equipment inventories, maintenance, use, and repair of laboratory instrumentation, and service as the department's safety officer, which includes proper disposal of biohazardous waste and chemicals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the student laboratories, including set-up/takedown of laboratory sessions as directed; preparation/procurement of test samples, reagents, microbiological media, and other supplies; maintenance of laboratory equipment; assist students as needed; operate within the constraints of a biohazard safety level II (BSL-2) laboratory, including proper waste disposal and using a steam sterilizer (60%)
• Provide general administrative support, including budget, travel, and other departmental or student-related needs (20%)
• Maintain inventory of reagents, supplies, and equipment (15%)
• Serve as departmental safety officer (5%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience


Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.


License or Certification required by statute or regulation


None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience


Training and/or experience in a medical laboratory setting is preferred.

License or Certification required by the Department


None

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Job Open Date
10/05/2026


Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.
10/13/2026


Open Until Filled
No


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Alternate option


If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement


East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/TTY) or View email address on click.appcast.io .

Eligibility for Employment


Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity


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